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Fake ChatGPT and Claude installers on GitHub are dropping Deno RAT malware

Attackers are hosting counterfeit installers and plugins on GitHub and SourceForge that pose as widely used software, including ChatGPT, Claude, AutoTune, Kontakt, Ableton Live, and ZENOLOGY. The downloads deliver a backdoor called DinDoor, which then loads a remote access Trojan built on the Deno JavaScript runtime, according to Malwarebytes. Compromised YouTube channels push victims toward…

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AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia

Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks

Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested the co-owners of two related Internet hosting companies for operating IT infrastructure used by Russia to carry out cyberattacks, influence operations and disinformation campaigns inside the European Union. The two men were the focus of a 2025 KrebsOnSecurity story about how their hosting companies had assumed control over the…

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AI, Global Security News, Russia

Authorities seize 800 servers used for cyberattacks and disinformation

Dutch authorities arrested two men and seized 800 servers linked to a hosting provider that investigators say supported Russian activities aimed at undermining democracy and security through cyberattacks, disinformation, and disruption of public and economic systems. Servers seized by Dutch authorities (Source: FIOD) The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) arrested a 57-year-old man…

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AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia

Dutch authorities dismantle hosting network allegedly used for cyberattacks and disinformation

Dutch authorities arrested two suspects and seized 800 servers tied to Stark Industries, a hosting firm linked to cyberattacks and disinformation. Dutch financial crime investigators arrested two men and seized 800 servers connected to Stark Industries, a hosting provider accused of enabling cyberattacks, interference operations, and disinformation campaigns. Authorities said the suspects supported Russian and…

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AI, Global Security News

7 hard truths security pros should know: 2026 DevOps Threats Report

In 2025, trusted Git hosting platforms became a playground for cyber criminals. This is the main conclusion from the latest “DevOps Threat Unwrapped Report 2026” by GitProtect. If you want to effectively counter attacks targeted at your code (and business), you need security measures, good practices, and knowledge. Strengthen your organization’s security posture. Learn about…

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AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security

cPanel’s authentication bypass bug is being exploited in the wild, CISA warns

A severe authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel, one of the most widely deployed web hosting control panel platforms on the internet, is being actively exploited in the wild, according to security researchers and hosting providers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-41940, affects all supported versions of cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) released after version 11.40, as…

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AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management

CVE-2026-41940: Critical cPanel & WHM Authentication Bypass Exposes Hosting Servers to Admin Takeover

A newly disclosed CVE-2026-41940 vulnerability in cPanel & WHM has put internet-facing hosting infrastructure under urgent scrutiny. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and can let an unauthenticated remote attacker bypass authentication and gain administrative access, while cPanel’s advisory says the issue affects cPanel software, including DNSOnly, across all versions after 11.40. For…

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AI, Apps, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management

cPanel Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Takeover 

An authentication vulnerability in cPanel and Web Host Manager (WHM) is putting web hosting environments at risk, prompting the company to release an emergency patch and warn administrators to act quickly.  The flaw affects multiple authentication paths and could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to servers if left unpatched. “Let’s call this what it…

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AI, Compliance, Global Security News

amazee.ai’s amazeeClaw simplifies production deployment of AI agents with regional control

amazee.ai has announced the launch of amazeeClaw, a managed OpenClaw hosting platform that enables developers and enterprises to deploy production-ready AI agents with data sovereignty and regional control without having to set up their own infrastructure. As adoption of AI agents and agentic automation accelerates, organizations are discovering that moving from prototype to production is…

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AI, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Risk Management

Second data breach at European Commission this year leaves questions over resilience

The European Commission confirmed that a cyberattack impacted cloud infrastructure hosting its web presence on the Europa.eu platform. Authorities said the cyberattack was discovered on 24 March, and early findings from the ongoing investigation suggest data were taken from the affected websites. There is no indication that the Commission’s internal systems were affected by the…

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AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Russia

Microsoft leads takedown of Tycoon2FA phishing service infrastructure

The infrastructure hosting the Tycoon2FA service, which Europol said was among the largest phishing operations worldwide, has been taken down by a coalition of IT companies and law enforcement agencies. At least temporarily, this removes access to one more tool for evading multifactor authentication defenses from threat actors. Europol, which coordinated the operation, said Wednesday…

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